The New York Times – Film:
In Los Angeles and New York, actors and screenwriters braved the heat to admonish the major studios and demand a new deal.
Category: Organized Labor
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Fran Drescher Takes Center Stage as the Actors’ Union Leader
The New York Times – Film:
Fran Drescher, who became a household name for her role on a 1990s sitcom, is now president of the union going on strike.
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The SAG-AFTRA Union Could Strike in Hollywood This Week
The New York Times – Film:
If actors go on strike when their deal with studios ends on Wednesday, it will be the first time they and the writers have been out at the same time since 1960.
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NFLPA Selects New Executive Director to Replace DeMaurice Smith
The New York Times – Sports:
Lloyd Howell was elected to replace DeMaurice Smith, the union’s executive director since 2009.
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Predawn Picket Lines Help Writers Disrupt Studio Productions
The New York Times – Film:
Workers from other unions have shown solidarity with the strikers, catching entertainment companies off guard.
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How to Plan Around Strikes in Europe
The New York Times – Travel:
Across Europe, workers have been walking out over pay disputes and labor conditions, and the turmoil will extend into the summer travel season. But they don’t have to disrupt your trip.
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Aces Coach Becky Hammon Suspended for Pregnancy Comments to Dearica Hamby
The New York Times – Sports:
The All-Star forward Dearica Hamby had accused an unnamed person of making “disgusting comments” and questioning her commitment to the team after she became pregnant.
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Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency
The New York Times – Sports:
The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win later court battles.